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  1. Fields of Study
  2. microbiology
  3. microorganisms
  4. viruses
  5. satellite viruses
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. microorganisms
  4. viruses
  5. satellite viruses

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satellite viruses

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Definition

  • Information Defective viruses which can multiply only by association with a helper virus which complements the defective gene. Satellite viruses may be associated with certain plant viruses, animal viruses, or bacteriophages. They differ from satellite RNA; (RNA, satellite) in that satellite viruses encode their own coat protein.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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